7 Washington culinary hotshots are still in the running for a 2024 James Beard Award The race for top prizes in the 2024 James Beard Awards has gotten tighter, leaving just seven culinary heroes from Washington state still in the running. Dyer Oxley
Who gets to own the beloved ‘chili crunch’ condiment? A foodie fight is heating up Chili crunch is known for its punch, and now, a legal battle over the name has one local foodie fighting back against a culinary giant. Libby Denkmann Noel Gasca Play AudioListen 23 mins
Seattle Restaurant Week is back with a range of deals and newcomers The Seattle area’s vibrant food scene can be prohibitively expensive for some folks most days of the year. But with the return of Seattle Restaurant Week on Sunday, you could have a chance to enjoy fine dining without breaking the bank. Ruby de Luna
Cascade PBS show 'The Nosh with Rachel Belle' tucks into the Northwest's culinary scene Like sour cream dolloped lovingly on a baked potato, journalist and food writer Rachel Belle finds the delicious nooks and unexpected crannies of the Pacific Northwest culinary scene. Libby Denkmann Noel Gasca Play AudioListen 18 mins
Will Seattle's proposal to roll back gig worker wages be enough to counter new app fees? A Seattle City Council committee is moving to roll back a package for gig workers that includes a minimum wage hike, after app companies reacted to the package by adding new fees. Ruby de Luna
We foraged mushrooms and they were delicious Spring is well and truly underway, which means it’s mushroom hunting season in the woods in and around Seattle. Today on the show we take a trip to a local forest to learn some basics of the art of mushroom foraging. Daniel Winkler is a professional mushroom forager and author of "Fruits of the Forest: A Field Guide to Pacific Northwest Edible Mushrooms." Patricia Murphy Jeannie Yandel Caroline Chamberlain Gomez Play AudioListen 17 mins
Seattle City Council delays decision to roll back gig worker minimum wage The Seattle City Council postponed a planned vote Tuesday over a controversial proposal to roll back a gig worker minimum wage that was put in place earlier this year. Ruby de Luna Play AudioListen 4 mins
Skip the clam digging. Washington coastline off limits to shellfish harvest, for now If you’re planning to head out to the beach this weekend for some clam digging, you’ll need to ditch the harvesting part. That’s because shellfish harvesting is off limits for now, as health officials have closed Washington coasts and bays due to high levels of biotoxins. Ruby de Luna
